Any dog age 4 months or older must have a license. The dog owner must provide proof of rabies and proof of altering (if applicable).

Original license may be applied for by coming in person with documents or mailing in documents with payment. Your dog license is renewable once a year during the anniversary month of the initial registration of your dog. The subsequent renewal forms are sent annually from the Town of Batavia to the address of record for the owner by the first day of the month that the license is due. You can renew the license anytime within the month that it is due. These can be processed in person, *online , use of Town drop box or via mail.  *an online convenience fee will apply. If the rabies certificate is not current, the license cannot be renewed online.

Dog License Fees

• • $6.00 – altered
  • $18.00 – unaltered
  • $3.00 – replacement tag
  • $5.00 – late renewal fee
  • $30.00 – purebred license (up to 10 dogs plus the applicable NYS Animal Population Fund Surcharge)
  • $60.00 – purebred license (11 to 25 dogs plus the applicable NYS Animal Population Fund Surcharge)
  • $100.00 – purebred license (26 to 100 dogs plus the applicable NYS Animal Population Fund Surcharge)

Fees for Senior Citizens (65 and older)

• • • $3.50 – altered
    • $10.50 – unaltered

Any person 16 years or older must obtain a fishing license. A New York State driver’s license is needed to prove residency. Licenses are valid for one year.

NYS Department of Conservation for Fees

License year -September 1 through August 31

Training required

Hunting – small game, big game, muzzle loading requires a previous hunting license or hunter education certificate.

Trapping – trapping or junior trapping requires a previous trapping license or trapper education course.

Bow hunting – bow hunting or junior archery requires both hunting (see above) and bow hunting training.

Conservation Licenses – The fees for these licenses are set by New York State and vary depending on the particular license purchased. To obtain a resident hunting license, one must supply proof of hunter education and New York residency and pay the appropriate fee. Proof of residency is required

Residency Requirements

1. NYS Residents are entitled to junior trapping, senior or individual resident licenses.
2. Non-residents can purchase only non-resident licenses, except for junior archery and junior hunting licenses.
3. Junior archery and junior hunting provide the same privilege at the same price to both residents and non-residents.

NYS Department of Conservation Fees 

A couple must apply together, in person with one of:
(Age related document)

• Birth Certificate with Raised Seal
• Baptismal record
• Naturalization record

AND one of the following:
(Identity related document, with your signature on it)

• Driver’s license
• Passport
• Employment picture ID
• Immigration record

If this is not your first marriage, you must also supply a certified copy of a death certificate if the marriage ended due to death or a certified copy of the divorce decree of certification or dissolution of marriage.

Fees and Requirements

• 24 hour waiting period
• License is valid for 60 days beginning the day after it is issued
• $40.00 license fee
• $10.00 for certified copy of license

These requirements are per the NYS Department of Health, Vital Records Section.

Please contact the Clerk’s office to make an appointment to obtain your marriage license.

A solicitors license is required for any person within the town jurisdiction acting as a peddler, vendor or solicitor.

Application Requirements and Fees

• Peddlers Solicitors Application and Law

License required for organizations operating games. You must first apply to New York State for a license number. For more information and forms, visit: New York State Racing and Wagering

This form must be filled out by the physician and his/her signature must appear on the application. Length of time the permit is needed is also provided by the physician.

An applicant can obtain a temporary or permanent parking permit as indicated by the physician. No fee is involved. One permit is issued per person. Please bring in with you, your NYS Driver’s License or Non-Driver’s ID Card.

Handicapped Parking Permits must be applied for in the Township you reside.

Handicap Permit Application

A Fill Permit is needed to dump fill on property. Completed application must be submitted to the Town Clerk, 3833 West Main Street Road, Batavia, New York.

$100 fee

Fill Permit Fee Instructions and Application

See Building Department